Labor-backed S.F. coalition pushes mass April 20 action

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and CARL FINAMORE SAN FRANCISCO—A dramatic step forward for the Bay Area antiwar movement took place Dec. 20. Representatives of two parallel coalitions that had formed to build an April 20 antiwar demonstration met and agreed to form a single, united coalition. The agreement was reached following the decision taken by each of the groups, at separate Dec. 18 planning meetings, to strive to attain unity.

The purpose of the two Dec. 18 meetings was to organize for a massive spring demonstration against U.S. policy in Central America and South Africa; against the continuing arms race; and for "Jobs and Justice, Not A joint unity statement had been worked out in advance of the scheduled meetings by Eugene "Gus" Newport, mayor of Berkeley, and Al Lannon, president of International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union Local 6. Newport and Lannon initiated the respective coalitions.

The unity statement noted that "We could focus on that division-albeit a temporary one-but we more rightfully choose to point out that between the two meetings is represented a potential majority position....New forces from labor, church, and the community are stepping forward to help build a movement which can shape national policy even under Reagan."

Both meetings were well-attended, A discussion with:

Dave Dellinger, longtime peace leader Al Lannon, president, ILWU Local 6 • Joe Lindenmuth, president, USWA Local 2265 Phil Wheaton, director, EPICA Sidney Lens, author and antiwar leader See FORUM pp. 7-10 reflecting a revival of interest in organizing mass demonstrations against the U.S. government's policies in Central America and South Africa.

Mayor Newport's meeting was (continued on page 6)

'SLN See page 16.

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